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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1920
Page
1
Whites and Negroes clash in hand to hand fighting in Pittsburgh as authorities deploy reserves to restore order. The unrest centers on racial tensions with reports of injuries and scattered property damage. officials urge calm and promise investigation.
Police and firemen fought a mob of about 1000 in Pittsburgh in the Hill district to rescue four prisoners arrested after a clash between white men and negroes. A patrolman released two negroes and a white man held by the mob. Reserves forced the mob from the station. a lieutenant and two patrolmen were injured by bricks and milk bottles.
London reports former prime minister Herbert Asquith argues that granting Ireland autonomous dominion status is the only solution to the problem. He urges trust in proposals, rejects full independence, and says fiscal independence and local defence powers are essential elements.
The body of a man found near Leea Sum it in Missouri was identified as Bic L. Giles, 40, a former Deliver and Kansas City saloon keeper recently a hotel proprietor. A large ring was worn by Giles. The skull injury is reported in the early dispatches.
In Des Moines an eight month old Baby Hawk Eye Giant pig weighing 350 pounds valued at $10,000 arrived at a downtown hotel. Prominently welcomed with carpet, the animal registered by W J Carmichael secretary of the National Swine Show. It posed for a photo then traveled in the elevator to a tenth floor corner front room for the night.
Governor Cox and national leaders outlined final campaign plans from Trailsend Ohio. Indiana Illinois West Virginia New York New Jersey Maryland to be battlegrounds with Cox visiting Ohio Indiana West Virginia New Jersey and Illinois. He will hold night meetings in Indianapolis Chicago and other cities, with dates from October 14 onward including stops in Van Wert Bellefontaine Akron Cleveland Rochester Buffalo Madison Square Garden and St Louis.
Governor Coolidge praised policemen as the first line of public defense at a Worcester luncheon, addressing a crowd of city police, officials from other Massachusetts cities, business leaders, and politicians. He urged generous compensation for the risks officers endure in protecting society.
Right Rev. Charles J. OReilly and neighboring clergy conferred the Knighthood of St Sylvester on Patrick Walsh of Nab. The rare papal honor, dating to the third century, has been given to about 800 people. Walsh was the town’s most generous fund donor for the parochial school building.
In Pittsboro North Carolina Myrtle Bilery is declared the first woman in the state to hold the office of sheriff after her election. The event marks a historic breakthrough for gender roles in local law enforcement.
Washington Oct 4 official advices forecast failure of Russo-Polish peace negotiations as Polish gains and Wrangel's strength influence delaying peace. Ukrainian mission reportedly met Wrangel to seek understanding, while Polish leader Piłsudski may push a diplomatic link with Wrangel. Conference resumed in Riga but with restricted access and divergent terms. Norweigian Litvinoff talks broken off likely to return to Russia.
Dublin reports that after an unsuccessful Sinn Fein raid to burn property, police and military conducted reprisals Sunday in Frenels Path, Roscommon. In Balinagare two shops and a farmer’s residence were burned with bombs and petroleum. extensive property damage followed. A Gaelic leader’s home and furniture were destroyed. a farmer was stabbed amid heavy shooting. General Headquarters notes 20 soldiers surprised 60 civilians on Cork Bandon road. one civilian killed, several shotguns and ammunition, bicycles, and helmets abandoned. no soldier casualties.
Master Aly no Elééiletan, 27, of Lansing Michigan, died in Dayton after his airplane plunged about 200 feet. Witnesses said he slackened and entered a tail spin at low altitude, leaving no time to recover.
Eckhard Von Schack and Franz Vou Bono, once German imperial consuls in San Francisco, are to be released from Leavenworth Federal Prison tomorrow after being sentenced to five years for violations of U S neutrality laws.
Arlena Montana October 4 Henry Hulbert of Brush Creek district in Fergus County struck water while drilling an oil well described as a four inch duster. The unexpected water flow transformed him into the first local success in Fergus oil fields as the gushing water pours from the wells and nets him newfound wealth.
London reports say Lord Mayor Mackinney's long fast led Irish prisoners to abandon hunger strikes. Dispatches from Dublin warn of a grim winter with money shortages, hospital closures, crematory bans, railway cutbacks, and mass unemployment amid Sinn Fein disturbances and industrial strikes.
Candidates in the Chronicle campaign race the last four days to secure winning votes in the double quick period. Hustlers push late offers as the third period vote schedule ends and the second payment window closes, aiming to land the biggest prize and the top popularity mark.
Danbury, Conn. Oct 4 Senator Borah rails against entering a League of Nations substitute favored by Senator Harding. He argues American independence, freedom, and the untrammeled right to act for justice must guide U.S. policy and rejects any scheme steering toward European entanglements.
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